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From humming fish to Puccini: Vocal communication evolved with ancient species, research shows

Cornell neurobiologist Andrew Bass found that the neural network behind sound production in vertebrates can be traced back to an era long before the first animals ventured onto land. (July 17, 2008)

Schroeder earns DuPont Young Professor grant

Frank Schroeder, assistant professor at the Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research at Cornell, is a recipient of the 2008 DuPont Young Professor grant for his research. (July 17, 2008)

Staff explore educational opportunities at annual event

The 10th Annual Staff Educational Exploration Day, July 16, offered Cornell staff information on the multitude of ways of they could pursue educational opportunities. (July 17, 2008)

CU scores high in six categories as a great place to work

A Chronicle of Higher Education survey cites Cornell six times in its 'Great Colleges to Work For 2008' rankings. (July 16, 2008)

Green Party VP nominee holds Cornell graduate degree

Rosa A. Clemente, who received a master of professional studies degree from Cornell in 2002, has been named the 2008 vice presidential candidate by the Green Party. Her running mate is Cynthia McKinney. (July 16, 2008)

Einaudi Center names new program directors

The Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies has announced the appointment of five program directors whose terms began July 1. (July 16, 2008)

Paul Curtis honored with extension's Award of Excellence

Paul Curtis, associate professor of natural resources, received the award from the Northeast Extension Directors for his contributions to the Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management. (July 16, 2008)

Thick and thin diners differ in approach to buffet eating

When it comes to chowing down at all-you-can-eat Chinese buffets, thinner people do it differently, finds a new Cornell study. They tend to browse and chew more, use chopsticks and smaller plates. (July 14, 2008)

Chemicals from fires may increase risk of breast cancer in women firefighters

Many of the toxic chemicals that firefighters are exposed to can cause breast cancer, according to two Cornell researchers. (July 14, 2008)

Marriage matters, stresses Leah Ward Sears '76, Georgia Supreme Court chief justice

Marriage connects men to children and is important for child development, stressed Georgia Supreme Court Justice Leah Ward Sears '76 in a recent talk to Cornell alumni. (July 14, 2008)

A new look at how genes unfold to enable their expression

Cornell researchers have uncovered surprising new information about the process by which genes are unwrapped and exposed so that they can be expressed. (July 11, 2008)

Organic produce, grown within walking distance by students, sold weekly on Ag Quad

Every Tuesday afternoon, organic produce grown on Cornell's Dilmun Hill Student Organic Farm is sold on the Ag Quad. The farm also hosts work parties where volunteers can help farm and buy vegetables. (July 11, 2008)